Washington Veteran Home-Retsil
1141 Beach Drive · Pt Orchard, WA · 98366 · 3608954700
240 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $23,920 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Fine | $23,920 |
| March 14, 2025 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505517 · certified since March 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.